Showcase
(noun)
- A glass-fronted cabinet or display case used for displaying items, particularly in a shop or museum.
- An event, exhibition or presentation at which something, such as a new product, is displayed.
- An opportunity or means of displaying or demonstrating one's abilities or qualities.
Origin:
Showcase first recorded in the mid-19th century, from the phrase "show case" which refers to a case or cabinet used to display items for viewing.
Examples:
- The jewelry store had a showcase with diamonds and gold.
- The new car was showcased at the auto show.
- The student showcase featured the best work of the semester.
- The actor's performance in the play was a showcase of his talent.
- The company's website was used as a showcase for their products.